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AO03 HCV

2003 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,311 mi
Last recorded88,311 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HCV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,311 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,993 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre cut on the side wall

windscreen damaged but not in my view of the road

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 79,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 76,860 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,427 miles

Both rear bump stops perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 74,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear bump stops perishing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,022 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 66,017 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,083 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,912 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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AO03 HCV is a 2003 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 HCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 HCV is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is AO03 HCV safe to buy?

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